Scouting is a “Safe Haven” Presented by Kyle Sawyer

What does it mean by “safe haven”?

Scouting Is a Safe Haven if… We follow the Oath and Law

Hazing Another way of saying bullying or teasing In every case one of the two sides is feeling hurt (emotionally or physically) Hazing can happen to anyone – Older or younger – Lower rank – Not as Smart or too Smart

Where does Joking come into the Equation? Joking is a great thing in order to enjoy the moment But… – Shouldn’t be behind someone’s back – Shouldn’t be negative towards a person – Should be something that you would feel fine telling to your parents (appropriate)

Physical and Emotional Physical – The stereotypical bully – Someone rough housing and went to far – Angry Outbreaks Emotional – Mean jokes – Rude comments – Exclusion

Example…

How hazing effects a Team Everyone starts losing interest in a common goal People start creating new hurtful goals Nothing gets done Can’t work together Team splits up

What should you as a Leader Do?

Leaders Continued… Look out for your fellow team members Stick up for the one who is getting abused Situation Resolution: EAR – Express – Address – Resolve Use adult leaders Expect issue to continue: keep an eye out

Key Word… RESPECT

Situations

Jimmy and Bobby John are lining up at the dining hall in order to get there lunch. Jimmy’s stomach is grumbling and he wants to get his food now. Because he is so anxious, he starts getting wild. He shoves Bobby John into the people in front of him. What to you do?

Xavier and Jack are on there first camping trip as scouts. They were so excited, until the rain hit. The boys could no longer go rock climbing. Instead they had to sit under a pavilion and wait for the rain to pass. In order to fill up time, Xavier starts cracking jokes. He starts to become a little more inappropriate when he is calling Jack his girl name, Jacky. Jack is understandably getting upset. When you tell Xavier to stop, he doesn’t. Now Jack is coming back with names? What do you do?

You are a regular patrol member of the Pokemon Patrol. You are planning a patrol trip to the Sicily. Patrol leader Alfred doesn’t give Mark a permission slip unlike everyone else. He explains that Mark hasn’t been helping the patrol, so therefore, he doesn’t deserve to go. What do you do?

The My Little Pony Patrol is going to the Forest of Magic. Ralph is a hardcore snorer, and everyone in the patrol doesn’t want to sign out a tent with him. What do you do?

Tate hasn’t been as involved with the Little Tykes Patrol in the past month. He finally comes to a meeting and there is a lot of stuff to get done. Todd, the patrol leader, gives Tate a lot of work to complete the patrols speeches for the debate off. Tate hasn’t said anything but is looking concerned. He says he has many other things to do that week. What should you do?

The Double Stuff Patrol is done with there patrol meeting. You watch from a far as you see Fred getting pushed around violently. You know that the patrol is working on their trust fall team building games, but it seems like they are getting too violent. You try to go over to the patrol, but they ignore you the first time and say they need to concentrate on not letting Fred fall. What do you do?

Erasmus and Earl are good friends. But, one day during the troop meeting you catch them arguing with each other. By the time you get over to the situation, it seems they they moved on to a new conversation. Should you just let them be, or say something?

Remember…Scouting is a Safe Haven Physical Safety Emotional Safety Smart Decisions lead to better actions

The End I call upon you to make sure scouting is a safe haven! Don’t let Uncle Sam Down!